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Thursday, August 15, 2013

upcoming Oakland events

Friday has too much going on, with Bites off Broadway, Dancing Under the Stars, Black to the Future, Fairyland for Grownups and more. Too bad if you don't have your tickets for Fairyland—it's sold out! What other events are going on this weekend in Oakland?

Dancing Under the Stars - Fridays, 8:30-10pm. The popular free dance classes at Jack London Square are back for another season. (free)

Black to the Future reception party - Friday, August 16, 7pm. Join Blackball Universe to explore the work of Norman Maxwell, Deadeyes and Nelson Enriquez in Black to the Future - Afro-Futurism Defined. The show runs at the Blackball Gallery until August 31.

Fairyland for Grownups - Friday, August 16. Your chance to visit Fairyland without a child on an adults only night. Ever wanted to drink a beer inside a whale? This is your chance. A fundraiser for Children's Fairyland. SOLD OUT!

looking further ahead:

Chinatown Street Fest - Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25. The 26th annual Chinatown Street Festival, featuring foods, arts and crafts, special services, and more. With music and other entertainment on two stages. (free)

Yoshi's Jazzfest at JLS - Sunday, August 25, noon-5pm. Celebrate all things music with Yoshi's at this free event at Jack London Square, with live music, food and more. (free)